Tolhurst Organic Lin's Veg Shed food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · South Oxfordshire
Tolhurst Organic Lin's Veg Shed holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 28 August 2025, 10 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Hardwick Gardens Hardwick, Whitchurch On Thames, Reading, RG8 7RB
How it compares in South Oxfordshire
In South Oxfordshire, 71% of rated places manage a 5, so Tolhurst Organic Lin's Veg Shed sits behind roughly 808 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 808 | 71% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 186 | 16% | ← Tolhurst Organic Lin's Veg Shed | |
| 3 out of 5 | 120 | 11% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 116 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Tolhurst Organic Lin's Veg Shed none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Questions about Tolhurst Organic Lin's Veg Shed
What is Tolhurst Organic Lin's Veg Shed's food hygiene rating?
Tolhurst Organic Lin's Veg Shed has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by South Oxfordshire Council on 28 August 2025.
Is Tolhurst Organic Lin's Veg Shed safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Tolhurst Organic Lin's Veg Shed last inspected?
Tolhurst Organic Lin's Veg Shed was last inspected on 28 August 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Oxfordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Tolhurst Organic Lin's Veg Shed?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Tolhurst Organic Lin's Veg Shed compare to other places in South Oxfordshire?
71% of the 1,136 rated food businesses in South Oxfordshire hold the top rating of 5, while Tolhurst Organic Lin's Veg Shed holds a 4. 186 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Oxfordshire Council inspects Tolhurst Organic Lin's Veg Shed and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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